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Virginia State Police investigating fatal crash in Warren County
Virginia State Police is investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, May 31, 2026, on Interstate 66 westbound at the 10-mile marker in Warren County.

REC Earns Tree Line USA Recognition for 26th Consecutive Year
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) has earned Tree Line USA recognition, a distinction that highlights the Cooperative’s commitment to reliable service, effective vegetation management and environmental responsibility.

Virginia Tech rector refuses to resign after Spanberger’s dismissal
“I intend to fulfill my obligations to the students, faculty, and people of Virginia who depend upon the proper governance of this great university,” Rocovich wrote.

Kratom product sales to be regulated in Virginia
Virginia joins national movement to enhance consumer information or outright ban the herb

Quintuple fatal in Virginia renews focus on English language in CDL licensures
Investigators say the bus “failed to slow for traffic,” hitting a Suburban and causing a chain-reaction crash of the stopped vehicles.

Paid sick leave law signed in Virginia
Virginia workers will begin receiving required paid sick leave under legislation signed Wednesday by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, with the first phase of the law set to take effect next year.

More Virginia prosecutors oppose gun ban enforcement
In Warren County, Commonwealth’s Attorney John S. Bell issued a formal memorandum stating his office would not prosecute law-abiding citizens for the possession, purchase, sale, transfer or transportation of firearms, ammunition or magazines that were lawful before the legislation took effect, pending constitutional challenges.

Virginia GOP procedural vote sparks backlash
A weekend vote by the Republican Party of Virginia’s governing board sparked frustration and confusion among some conservatives after party leaders delayed taking an official position on three proposed constitutional amendments expected to appear on Virginia ballots this November.

June 23 Public Hearing for I-81 Widening and Exit 317 Improvements in Frederick County
I-81 will receive a third lane northbound and southbound. This includes replacement of the bridges over two railways and over Route 11 at exit 317. These bridges will improve vertical clearance for large truck traffic on Route 11.

Samuels Public Library announces June 2026 adult programs
You can find and register for all library events on our website, www.samuelslibrary.net










